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- Healthy Development and Screening Learn more about how your child is developing through one of Minnesota’s programs that support families who have children birth to 7 years of age. Programs offer a variety of services that include developmental screening, parent support, fun activities to support a child’s development, and connections to other helpful services.
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Call 1-888-711-1151, chat or email to get help from the Minnesota Food HelpLine to see if you qualify for SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) or to learn more about food shelves, free meals, farmers’ markets, or other food resources in your area (available from Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.).

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Paul Bunyan Transit

Paul Bunyan TransitLink: view organization details

Transportation - Dial-a-Ride Address706 Railroad St SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-8765 Emailinfo@paulbunyantransit.com Website addresshttp://www.paulbunyantransit.com/services

Area Served: Cities of Bemidji, Roseau, Warroad and Baudette

Paul Bunyan Transit

Paul Bunyan TransitLink: view organization details

Local Bus Service Address706 Railroad St SE, Bemidji, MN, 56601 Phone number(218) 751-8765 Emailinfo@paulbunyantransit.com Website addresshttp://www.paulbunyantransit.com/services

Area Served: Cities of Bemidji, Roseau, Warroad and Baudette

Paving the Way

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Parenting Support Address310 1st Ave NW, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(612) 735-5533 Emailkwilcox@wghgroupllc.com Website addresshttps://pavingthewaymodel.com/services

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding areas

Paving the Way

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Birthing and Parenting Education Address310 1st Ave NW, New Prague, MN, 56071 Phone number(612) 735-5533 Emailkwilcox@wghgroupllc.com Website addresshttps://pavingthewaymodel.com/services

Area Served: Rice County and surrounding areas

Pay it Forward Fund

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Help Paying for Basic Needs Address490 S Maple St, Ste 110, Waconia, MN, 55387 Phone number(952) 777-5100 Emailpayitforward@ridgeviewmedical.org Website addresshttps://www.payitforwardfund.net

Area Served: Patients at Buffalo, CentraCare St. Cloud, Glencoe, HCMC, M Health Fairview - Burnsville, M Health Fairview - Edina, M Health Fairview - Maple Grove, M Health Fairview - Maplewood, M Health Fairview - U of M, M Health Fairview - Woodbury, M Healht Fairview - Wyoming, Mercy, Methodist - St. Louis Park, Monticello, North Memorial, North Memorial - Maple Grove, Northland, Ridgeview, Sibley, and Unity

Paynesville Community Service Center

Paynesville Community Service CenterLink: view organization details

Food Shelf Address110 Lake Ave S, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-4953 Emailpaynesvillecsc@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.paynesvillecommunityservicecenter.org

Area Served: Paynesville and surrounding area

Paynesville Public School District

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Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailcbertram@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Screening District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailrbraun@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvillece.com/early-childhood-screening.html

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Kindergarten District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3410 Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Public School Early Childhood Education and Care Programs District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3410 Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Three to Kindergarten Entrance District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Emailkjuhl@isd741.org Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Paynesville Public School District

Paynesville Public School DistrictLink: view organization details

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) - Birth through Two District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 256-6116 Emailaarceneau@wced6026.com Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Refer Online: https://www.helpmegrowmn.org/HMG/Refer/index.html

Paynesville Public School District

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School-based Preschool District Office Address801 Business 23 W, Paynesville, MN, 56362 Phone number(320) 243-3725 Website addresshttps://www.paynesvilleschools.com

Area Served: Paynesville Public School District

Refer Online: https://pub.education.mn.gov/HSPPReferrals

Peace House Community

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Free or Low-Cost Meals Address1816 Portland Ave, Minneapolis, MN, 55404 Phone number(612) 870-7263 Emailcontact@peacehousecommunity.org Website addresshttps://peacehousecommunity.org

Area Served: City of Minneapolis

Peace Mobility Inc.

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Transportation AddressHopkins, MN, 55343 Phone number(952) 688-6700 Emailinfo@peacemobility.net Website addresshttps://peace-mobility-inc.ueniweb.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

Peace To Your Puzzle Inc.

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Transportation AddressRochester, MN, 55902 Phone number(507) 358-3637 Emailsue.bauman@yahoo.com Website addresshttps://www.peacetoyourpuzzle.com

Area Served: Olmsted County

Peak Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Lakewood Apartments Address705 Town Center Pkwy, Lino Lakes, MN, 55014 Phone number(651) 372-3075 Website addresshttps://www.peakliving.com

Area Served: Anoka County

Peak Living

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Privately Owned Affordable Housing Carver Ridge Townhomes Address340 Crosstown Blvd, Chaska, MN, 55318 Phone number(952) 592-3271 Website addresshttps://www.peakliving.com

Area Served: Carver County

Peak Living

Peak LivingLink: view organization details

Privately Owned Affordable Housing Elm Creek Apartments Address11719 Champlin Dr, Champlin, MN, 55316 Phone number(612) 710-9118 Website addresshttps://www.peakliving.com

Area Served: Hennepin County

PEAK Parent Center

PEAK Parent CenterLink: view organization details

Information and Support - Families of Children with Disabilities Address917 E Moreno Ave, Ste 140, Colorado Springs, CO, 80903 Phone number(719) 531-9400 Emailparentadvisor@peakparent.org Website addresshttps://www.peakparent.org/services

Area Served: Nationwide

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Basic Needs

Financial Assistance
- Find out what you may be eligible for: Bridge to Benefits
- Apply for Benefits: MN Benefits (mn.gov)
- County Programs for Families
- Community Action Agencies
Food
- Minnesota Food HelpLine
- County Programs for Food Support
- Free Meals for Kids - Hunger Impact Partners: Mobile App
- SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)
- Food Shelves and Food Distribution
- WIC (Prenatal to age 5)
Housing
- Homeless Services: Coordinated Entry Access Points
- Shelters
- Transitional Housing Programs
- Housing Benefits 101
- Housing Link
- Affordable Housing Options
- Help to Find Housing
- Family Homeless and Prevention Assistance Program
- Rent Payment Assistance
- MN Housing Ownership
Transportation
- Transportation Services
- Local Bus Service
- Greater MN Transit options
- Metro Transit
- Low-Cost Car Repair
- Medical Transportation
Energy Assistance and Weatherization
- Energy Assistance Programs
- Weatherization Assistance Programs
Job Training and Career Development
- Job Training
- Career Development and Counseling

Help Me Connect is an interagency collaboration between Minnesota's Departments of Children, Youth and Families; Education; Health; and Human Services.

Help Me Grow provides resources on infant and young child development, and what to do when there are concerns.

For questions, more information, or to suggest a new resource, please contact us at HelpMeConnect@state.mn.us

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